1. They said the prophet, so I said welcome
To the prophet and greetings abound

2. They said your friend, I said I know
This noble, chosen friend

3. They said he came visiting you
Seeking closeness and affection

4. I said the generous and his like
Are masters whom love suits

5. So I got up quickly to honor him
Hastening and standing with manners

6. They said he stayed a bit
Then turned away angry

7. I was surprised at what I heard
And rightfully astonished

8. Perhaps something I did
Offended him, so he shunned

9. Or some envious slanderers
Incited him against me

10. No, mother, whatever the envious spread
I don't believe or accept